The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Christine Blasey Ford about her allegation that Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her while the two were teenagers at a house party in Maryland. In this portion, Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and ranking member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) delivered opening statements. This was followed by Professor Blasey Ford’s opening statement. This portion also includes the questioning of Professor Blasey Ford. Republicans hired Rachel Mitchell, who heads the Maricopa…

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh about allegations he assaulted Christine Blasey Ford while the two were teenagers. Judge Kavanaugh’s statement and testimony followed Professor Blasey Ford’s time before the committee. Republicans hired Rachel Mitchell, who heads the Maricopa County, Arizona, Special Victims Division, to ask questions for them. This portion includes Judge Kavanaugh’s opening statement as well as his questioning.